Uswc jones act tanker (extended-term charter)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-26-136
- Agency
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Military Sealift Command is conducting market research to identify a U.S. flag Jones Act compliant tanker for extended-term charter, with responses due by July 15, 2026. This is a sources sought notice; responses do not constitute offers and do not commit the government to contract award.
MSC seeks one clean tanker equipped with Segregated Ballast Tanks and Inert Gas System, with minimum cargo capacity of 280,000 barrels and maximum deadweight tonnage of 50,000 MT. The vessel must support non-coastwise voyage capability, meet loaded draft of 12.47 meters or less, length overall of 204 meters or less, beam of 32.20 meters or less, and achieve minimum speed of advance of 13 knots when laden in moderate weather. Additional technical requirements include a 10-ton boom or crane, minimum three cargo tank segregations with double valve isolation, machine-washable cargo tanks, and capability for offshore petroleum facility and anchorage operations.
The charter period runs from August 20, 2026 to August 19, 2027 (365 days) with three optional extension years. Operating area is worldwide with delivery and redelivery at U.S. West Coast Range ports (primary intent Selby, California). Cancelling layday is August 20, 2026.
Interested parties must submit company information, vessel specifications, estimated daily charter rate, fuel consumption data, and delivery/redelivery bonus details to Brittany Miller (brittany.d.miller22.civ@us.navy.mil) or Jordan Schwaner (jordan.t.schwaner.civ@us.navy.mil) by 1300 Eastern Time on July 15, 2026.
Notice text
Please see attached Sources Sought SS-26-136
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-26-136.pdf |
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